A CNA sees a former patient across the store. The CNA cared for this former patient for 6 months and got to know her well. Based on that scenario, which of the following is accurate with regards to HIPAA?
a. If the patient is with company, it is a HIPAA violation to approach a former patient and ask how she is doing.
b. If the patient approaches you, it is not a HIPAA violation to talk about her hospitalization or diagnosis.
c. If the patient is by herself, you can approach her and ask how she is doing and discuss her hospitalization and diagnosis.
d. All of the above.